That day saw their relegation confirmed after a miserable season. A low-key 1-1 draw against Oxford United ended a five-year stay in English football's third tier.
Gary McSheffrey's side earned a point when Josh Martin's goal cancelled out Billy Bodin's opener but it couldn't prevent the drop. Thankfully, happier times are here for Rovers with Grant McCann having led them back to League One thanks to a superb 2024-25 title-winning campaign. Anticipation is in the air, with the fixtures for the new season out in just a couple of days' time.
Here though, we look at the line-up from that fateful day at the Kassam - with not one player who featured in that game still at the club.
5. Ro-Shaun Williams
Former Manchester United defender spent two seasons in South Yorkshire. Was most recently at Northern Irish side Larne and helped them retain their league title, but was released last summer by them. Photo: Pete Norton
6. Adam Clayton
Midfield general spent a year at Rovers, from January 2022 to January 2023. Was made captain during that period but then fell out of favour under Danny Schofield. Has since moved on to play for Bradford and a number of non-league sides and is now player/manager at Matlock Town. Photo: George Wood
7. Matt Smith
Arsenal man spent a season on loan in South Yorkshire, making 49 appearances in all competitions. Now at Wigan Athletic. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
8. John Bostock
Former wonderkid at Crystal Palace, Bostock's career has seen him turn out for various clubs in different countries. His time at Rovers saw him make 43 appearances, the last of which was the Oxford outing. He ended up joining Notts County in the December after Rovers' relegation and is now at non-league Solihull Moors. Photo: Clive Brunskill